New Boots

While the holiday-decorated house is warm and cozy on these grey December days, there are afternoons when an active toddler must venture forth. Especially when there are new rain boots freshly purchased from the Tractor Supply.

The first steps were a challenge, small feet and baby ankles adjusting to the new technique. The boots are a bit large, being the smallest size available and in hopes they will still fit in the sprint.

But perseverance paid off and the joys of wet leaves underfoot prevailed and in no time she was off – striding with purpose and only the occasional lost boot. Stomping in puddles and swishing through fallen leaves is a joy unmatched for a tiny person. And who doesn’t love a new pair of boots?